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[*] posted on 1-21-2012 at 05:43 PM
Is he talking about Washington, DC??


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a country were 60% of the politicians are corrupt



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[*] posted on 1-22-2012 at 12:23 AM


Ridge,

Mexico is a big country... but in general those who stick to tourist activities, and stay in commercial or tourist areas have had no problems.

The negative publicity about Mexico has been about the drug cartel violence. It is pretty easy to stay clear of this kind of violence. But that doesn't mean you can be careless, because tourists generally are unaware of their surroundings and often must carry their valuables with them So you can become a crime victim... but (and I hate to use this expression) it is "run of the mill" crime.

There are not many tourists in Juarez... but if that was on your travel itinerary, I'd consider a change. But the link you provided was pretty accurate and said that over all tourists will be safe.

I echo that sentiment.
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[*] posted on 1-22-2012 at 11:19 AM


San Diego school districts get federal funding per student per day. This fuels the school district need for filling the classroom. For example, if your child is sick -you need to drive this sick child to school for roll call. Then the school gets paid.

Kids crossing the border to go to school in San Diego has been going on forever. Imagine being a border patrol agent having to deal with that chit every morning.

My knowledge of Mexican education both Goberno and privado has increased 1000x over the past two years. What a mess the public education is in Mexico. Private education is pretty good in TJ. 9 courses no bullchit. 1500 pesos per month is too much money for the average TJ wage. Public education sucks and the Mexican teachers union is a joke. High school is not guaranteed, there are more students than school seats. Hence you have a boat load of 13yo kids not in school and the cycle continues....
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